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Meet Lebogang Raputsoe: South Africa's representative for Miss Supranational 2025

Lebogang Raputsoe has been announced as the official representative for South Africa at the Miss Supranational pageant in Poland this June.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Miss SA Mia Le Roux addresses online conversation about her experience with music

Following the online discourse regarding her response at the Metro FM Music Awards, about who her favourite artist is, Mia Le Roux is opening up about her experiences with music.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Star power: 'Big Brother' alumni and SA actresses battle for Miss SA 2025 title

As the Miss SA 2025 entries closed on April 11, several familiar faces from 'Big Brother' and popular TV shows have thrown their hats into the ring.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Love in paradise: former Miss SA Natasha Vermaak's enchanting honeymoon in Mauritius

Natasha and Enrico Vermaak share their unforgettable honeymoon experience in the magical surroundings of Mauritius, where love and adventure await at every turn.

Travel World
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Thando Thabethe gets the last laugh: April Fool's prank doubles as men's underwear reveal

Thando Thabethe's recent April Fool's Day announcement turned out to be a clever marketing prank that has fans buzzing about an upcoming men's range.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Former Miss SA Tamaryn Green-Nxumalo and hubby celebrate three years of wedded bliss

Tamaryn Green-Nxumalo and husband Ze Nxumalo celebrate their third wedding anniversary with heartfelt social media posts.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Margaret Gardiner’s ‘Damaged Beauty: Joey Superstar’ takes the bookstores by storm – top 10 and climbing

Former Miss SA and Miss Universe Margaret Gardiner's debut book, 'Damaged Beauty: Joey Superstar,' has rapidly ascended to the top 10 rankings, just two weeks after its launch.

Entertainment Books
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Empowerment on air: Nompumelelo Maduna launches podcast to ignite young minds in South Africa

Discover how Nompumelelo Maduna's new Impumelelo Mentorship campaign is set to inspire and empower the youth of South Africa through transformative stories and insights.

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Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Margaret Gardiner's 'Damaged Beauty: Joey Superstar' celebrates resilience in style

Margaret Gardiner, former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe, makes her literary debut with 'Damaged Beauty: Joey Superstar', a novel that explores the glamorous yet tumultuous world of modelling through the lens of resilience.

Entertainment Books
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Miss South Africa hosts first-ever masterclass for aspiring contestants

The Miss SA masterclass is important as it will help one gain valuable insight on what it takes to be the next Miss SA.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Power of Ten: Forbes Leading Women Summit brings African leadership to Tshwane

The 10th annual Forbes Leading Women Summit in Tshwane showcased influential female leaders, including Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, addressing crucial topics from gender equality to economic empowerment.

News Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Bonang Matheba dazzles in pink at Natasha Joubert's bridal shower

Natasha Joubert's bridal shower, themed 'Tying the Knot,' featured stunning pink attire and special moments with Bonang Matheba and friends as she prepares for her wedding to Enrico Vermaak.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Miss Nigeria’s mother shows ‘brazen disregard’ for SA law

“In an apparent act of brazen disregard for the legal consequences of her conduct, it appears that Anabela Rungo has defied her ‘undesirable’ status through her Mozambican passport,” said the Department of Home Affairs spokesperson, Siya Qoza.

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Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Shudufhadzo Musida discusses her ongoing fight for women's rights, her passions and life in New York

Mental Health advocate, Shudufhadzo Musida continues to shine light on mental health awareness and celebrates her new appoinment that will focus on women and girls' rights.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

LOOK: Inside Natasha Joubert’s extravagant four-day bachelorette party at Bakubung Bush Lodge

The model is set to marry her long-time partner Enrico Vermaak in March.

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Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Demi Leigh Tebow's joyful return to South Africa: celebrating family and new beginnings

Demi Leigh Tebow shares her joyous return to South Africa for a family reunion, revealing her pregnancy while celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary.

Travel South Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Miss SA 2024 Mia le Roux in learnership partnership with private college to provide skills to people with disabilities

Mia le Roux has partnered with a training institution to award people living with disabilities, learnerships that will help them have access to opportunities that will be beneficial for them in today's society as well as in the future.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Werner Wessels steps down as Creative Director of Miss South Africa

Werner Wessels, the visionary behind South Africa's pageantry success, has stepped down as Creative Director of the Miss South Africa organisation, marking the end of a significant chapter in beauty competitions.

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Gerry Cupido|Published

Miss SA 1997, Kerishnie Naiker shares her recovery journey after freak accident at tourist hotspot

Miss SA 1997, Kerishnie Naiker has been sharing updates of her recovery journey since her freak accident that left her unable to walk.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Watch VideoChidimma Adetshina's inspiring journey: From xenophobic attacks, online backlash to being Miss Universe Africa and Oceania 2024

We take a look at Chidimma Adetshina's journey as she was the most trending woman in South Africa, the backlash she faced and how at the end, she still won and made her name for herself.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

From Oudtshoorn to the world: How Miss SA 2024, Mia le Roux changed the stigma around beauty pageants

Despite having difficulties in doing the weekly Crown Chasers challenges, le Roux was very determined and a challenging contestant, as she managed to win the weekly challenges and she further won two weeks in a row.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Mbali Dlamini represents South Africa at Miss Charm in Vietnam

Mbali Dlamini, a finalist from Miss South Africa 2019, is representing South Africa at Miss Charm in Vietnam, where she aims to showcase the country's beauty and resilience.

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Thobile Mazibuko|Published

WATCH: Basetsana and Romeo Kumalo celebrate 24 years of marital bliss

This anniversary not only marks a milestone in their personal lives but also serves as an inspiring reminder to many of the power of love, resilience and a shared purpose in a world often overshadowed by negativity.

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Lutho Pasiya|Published

Continuing a legacy: Mbali Khumalo crowned Miss Soweto 2024

Mbali Khumalo, a 20-year-old psychology student, has been crowned Miss Soweto 2024, following in her mother's footsteps.

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Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Miss Universe Kenya Irene Mukii resigns amidst unfulfilled promises

Miss Universe Kenya Irene Ng’endo Mukii resigns to focus on community service, while Chidimma Adetshina steps back from pageants after her runner-up success.

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Thobile Mazibuko|Published